The Canadian Armed Forces are thousands short of minimum strength for regular, fully trained soldiers, sailors and air crew, according to figures in a Department of National Defence briefing note. It said a program to bolster enlistment by targeting immigrants enrolled fewer than 120 volunteers.
“People are at the core of everything the Canadian Armed Forces does to deliver on its mandate,” said the September 26 note Canadian Armed Forces Readiness. “We recognize personnel and staffing issues combined with a changing demographic and expectations of our workforce continue to challenge the Forces’ strength and readiness.”
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